After top half of NFL draft's 1st round, there are solid options who could be of immediate help at many positions

The NFL scouting combine produced some solid options for the Bears with the 14th pick in the first round with prospects such as Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert along with safeties Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from Alabama and Calvin Pryor out of Louisville.

However, depending on how the team approaches free agency next month, here are five more players who put their athletic ability on display in Indianapolis and could fit the Bears needs with later picks heading into the 2014 season.

Jason Verrett, CB, TCU: Verrett doesn't have ideal size (5 foot 9, 189 pounds), but after the combine numbers he produced, along with the footwork he showcased during positional drills, his draft stock is on the rise.

He lit up the turf inside Lucas Oil Stadium with an official 4.38 40-yard dash time and also posted a 39-inch vertical jump to go along with an excellent time in the three-cone drill (measures change of direction speed) of 6.69 seconds.

An athletic player with lateral quickness, Verrett stood out in drills because of his ability to transition (hips, plant and drive) and accelerate out of pedal to go get the football. This guy can run and change directions. He shows up consistently on his college tape.

He would be an opportunity for the Bears to get younger and more athletic cornerback.

Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota: Defensive tackle is a major need for the Bears and creating depth is crucial after the injuries the team had in 2013.

Hageman has the size (6-6, 310) to play the three-technique defensive tackle in Mel Tucker's 4-3 front, plus the positional flexibility to bump out to the edge in sub-packages (nickel, dime personnel). An athletic tackle with 341/4-inch arms, Hageman posted a 351/2-inch vertical jump at the combine and also threw up 32 reps on the bench test (225 pounds).

There are questions about consistency in his tape from Minnesota, but after watching his movement skills during the positional drills in Indianapolis, it's hard to ignore his top-tier size and raw, athletic talent with veteran Henry Melton a free agent.

Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia: If the Bears move on from veteran running back Michael Bush this offseason, general manager Phil Emery could look for a prospect that will fit coach Marc Trestman's scheme and contribute as the backup to Matt Forte.

Watching Sims compete last month at the Senior Bowl, his skill set as a route runner stood out. He showed the ability to win within the route stem by setting up defenders and using his quick burst to work away from leverage. Plus, Sims should be viewed as a one-cut runner who can press the hole and produce in a zone scheme.

A back with size (6-0, 214) and soft hands, Sims also put his athletic ability on display at the combine with a 4.48 40 time and a vertical jump of 371/2 inches. Those are solid numbers that support his skill set as a versatile running back.

Telvin Smith, LB, Florida State: If Tucker wants to get more creative and use multiple defensive packages to show some rare looks, Smith fits.

He has the speed (4.52 40 time), size (6-3, 218) and length (321/2-inch arms) to play a variety of roles within the defense. Think of a linebacker who can blitz, drop as a seam-hook defender or match a tight end down the field.

Smith should be an immediate impact player on all four core special teams units (kickoff, kickoff return, punt, punt return) and also contribute as a sub-package linebacker.

I do believe Smith can get stronger and fill out his frame, but the athletic ability here is hard to miss with the size-speed prospect coming from a program that just won the national championship.

Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State: With Shea McClellin moving to linebacker, and the uncertainty surrounding Julius Peppers' sizable contract, Emery has to look at some young talent at defensive end.

Crichton (6-3, 273) had a solid workout on the field during drills where he showcased his footwork and the ability to change direction. A fit as a 4-3 defensive end, the Oregon State product posted a 4.82 40-yard dash (with a 1.62 10-yard split) and also had one of the top three-cone times at 7.19 seconds.

Given his production in the Pac 12, and the need to add some depth at the position, Crichton could come in and compete for real playing time as a rookie.

Special contributor Matt Bowen spent seven seasons in the NFL as a strong safety. He covers the NFL for Bleacher Report.